Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Guests can dine or socialize in this outdoor patio area, surrounded by a low wall and glass railing.
Relax in our welcoming lobby, featuring a reception area, seating space, dining area, and a vibrant wall mural.
Enjoy a diverse selection of dishes at our buffet, featuring multiple serving stations with clear glass covers and easy self-service access.
Relax in the stylish lobby with a comfortable sofa and a unique mural.
Relax in a serene space with a made bed, TV, and a small table with a lamp.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
196 Burgess Road, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801
  • James Madison University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • A Dream Come True Playground
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Harrisonburg Farmers Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Specialty)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Harrisonburg

Located in Harrisonburg, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of James Madison University and Edith J. Carrier Arboretum. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from A Dream Come True Playground and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Harrisonburg Farmers Market.

What's nearby

  • James Madison University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edith J. Carrier Arboretum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A Dream Come True Playground - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Harrisonburg Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rockingham Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cookout - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wood Grill Buffet - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to James Madison University
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Harrisonburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG. A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 462 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Litchfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a long day on the road we found So many options for dinner very close by. Breakfast was ok- about the same as other holiday inn hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

JMU stay

Newer hotel, very clean, staff were very friendly. Had an excellent day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Herndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was extremely easy to park and check in. Very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAEHEE

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel! Very clean and safe!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and kids enjoyed the pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel itself was nice our room needed to be cleaned Bathroom needed attention. Walking distance to restaurants nearby. I would have given it a better rating if it wasn’t for the room. We said something to them they moved us to another room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Mechanicville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met all of our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in, lots of places to eat nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was clean and convenient to where we were spending the day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I just keep coming back😉
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was very convenient for shopping and had a lot of restaurants. I will definitely be back, but this time when school is out.. lol
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was awful beginning with the coffee. No fruit for cereal Room noisy. We could hear every move above us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noh, Centreville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025